BMW 520e
204 hp, 53 km electric range, 7,9 s 0-100 : among the 43 grand tourers plug-in hybrid 2019–2023, the 520e ranks 5th of 15 in Electric WLTP range, 34th of 43 in Combined range, 6th of 15 in Thermal cons. estimated, 39th of 43 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
- Power
- 204 hp
- 350 Nm, dont 109 hp elec
- 0 → 100 km/h
- 7.9 s
- VMax 225 km/h
- Total range
- 825 km
- of which 53 km elec
- Battery + Tank
- 11.2 kWh
- + 46 L tank
Full specifications
Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.
Powertrain
- Architecture
- 4 cyl.
- Displacement
- 1,998 cm³
- Puissance électrique
- 109 hp
- Combined power
- 204 hp
- Couple
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- Convertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique
- Transmission
- Propulsion
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- 11.2 kWh
- Range WLTP
- 53 km
- Charge AC max
- 3.7 kW
- Conso élec WLTP
- 21.1 kWh/100 km
- Petrol cons. WLTP
- 1.9 L/100 km
- Conso thermique
- 6.0 L/100 km
- Tank
- 46 L
- EV range motorway
- 42 km
- Total range motorway
- 825 km
Performance
- 0 → 100 km/h
- 7,9 s
- VMax
- 225 km/h
Dimensions and environment
- Length
- 4,963 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,975 mm
- Width
- 1,868 mm
- Height
- 1,483 mm
- Boot
- 410 L
- Kerb weight
- 1,835 kg
- Cd
- 0.24
- CO₂ WLTP
- 43 g/km
Caralogy Methodology
Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.
See full methodologyManufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance
Among the 43 grand tourers plug-in hybrid, the 520e combines two vehicles in one: an electric sedan for urban use (top 5 in segment), a petrol tourer for long distances. Caralogy puts the 520e through its paces: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.
Tailored to this vehicle?
grand tourer plug-in hybrid among the best in segment: 5th of 15 in Electric WLTP range (53 km).
Very long trips without stopping. With 825 km combined range, expect more frequent refuelling than other PHEVs in the segment.
If the priority is Electric WLTP range, the BMW 530e (1st with 62 km) takes the lead. If the priority is Combined range, the BMW 520d (1st with 1535 km) takes the lead.
In the city: 53 km pure electric (top 5 in segment)
With a full battery, the 520e drives in pure electric mode for the first 53 km WLTP - placing it 5th of 15 in Electric WLTP range, behind the BMW 530e (62 km). In urban and peri-urban use, the 520e behaves like a pure electric sedan in its segment.
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulatorLong-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a tripChronos & accélération
0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.
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BMW 520e: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
Where does the 520e rank in its segment?
Among the 43 grand tourers plug-in hybrid 2019–2023, the 520e ranks 5th of 15 in Electric WLTP range (53 km, behind the BMW 530e), 34th of 43 in Combined range (825 km, behind the BMW 520d), 6th of 15 in Thermal cons. estimated (6.0 L/100, behind the BMW 530e), 39th of 43 in 0–100 km/h (7.9 s, behind the BMW 540d xDrive).
What is the électrique range of the 520e?
53 km WLTP announced - making it the 5th of 15 in autonomie du segment out of 15 models. The reference is the BMW 530e (62 km).
How much does the 520e cost to run?
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
Why not a BMW 530e instead?
The BMW 530e leads in Electric WLTP range (62 km vs 53 km). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 520e vs BMW 530e duel for a detailed comparison.
How does Caralogy calculate its figures?
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.